Termite Pest Control
Forest Lodge Inner West

Pest Control & Treatment Against Termites

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These common household pests create huge amounts of damage to properties throughout Forest Lodge Inner West annually, creating a strong requirement for termite pest control.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are several treatments possible and each one has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Forest Lodge; either the production of a termite barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Contact us today for more information about the price for termite treatment and management.

Chemical treatments are a more standard treatment to kill white ants in Forest Lodge homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eradicate the colony also has distinct advantages that cannot be forgotten.

It is wise to first have a specialist termite exterminator visit the house to evaluate the damage.

If you believe that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Contact us and receive the assistance of the best termite pest control team covering the Forest Lodge area. We will assist you to make an informed decision about this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

To learn more about the termite pest control prices, give our team a ring straight away.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great defense against termites as they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there’s a gap in the chemical, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites may recognise these gaps and gain entry.

The most widely used repellent is Bifenthrin, which features a residual life of up to five years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non-repellents are chemicals that termites cannot detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they go through the residue and die. In addition, individual termites may often pass the chemicals on to other members of the colony, creating a flow on and efficient result.

Because termites can not detect non repellents, they are not able to know the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access through possible gaps is much reduced.

The often common non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

An Above Ground System is regularly used to erradicate termites in the dwelling, by locating bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait as opposed to the wood. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they unknowingly feed the bait to other members of the colony, thus creating a flow on effect.

The entire colony can be destroyed in this manner, regardless of whether the position of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so if required, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the white ant activity.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often positioned throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early discivery of white ants. These systems are especially useful when the layout of a building will make it challenging to install adequate perimeter barriers, since it is then possible to intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

How To Determine If Your Home Is Infested With Termites

These are the signs you have termites:

Can Termites Really Damage My House?

It surprises many homeowners to discover that white ants could do a significant amount of harm to buildings. In fact, even just one nest of termites can render a structure unlivable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Inner West Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite pest control experts examine your Forest Lodge residence asap.

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